Inauguration of the Delhi-Meerut RRTS
Prime Minister inaugurated the first section of the Delhi-Meerut Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) and interacted with children aboard the Namo Bharat Train. The newly opened section connects New Ashok Nagar to the operational segment between Sahibabad and Meerut.
Infrastructure Development
Over the past decade, the Indian government's primary focus has been on infrastructure development.
- Ten years ago, the budget for infrastructure was around Rs 2 lakh crore, now it exceeds Rs 11 lakh crore.
- Emphasis on modern connectivity within and between cities to ensure a dignified life for all citizens, especially the poor and middle class.
Metro Network Expansion
PM inaugurated a 2.8-km stretch of the Delhi Metro’s Magenta line between Janakpuri West and Krishna Park stations.
- India will have the second-largest Metro network in the world.
- From just 248 km in 2014, the Metro network has expanded by over 752 km in the last decade.
- Foundation stone laid for the Rithala-Narela-Kundli Metro corridor, a future long section of the network.
Economic Development and Public Transport
Delhi CM emphasized the significance of the new projects in advancing economic development.
- Delhi is seen as a model of public transport for India and the world.
- The RRTS is a collaborative project involving the Centre and the governments of Delhi, UP, and Haryana.
- The Delhi government has invested Rs 1,260 crore in the RRTS line to boost the city’s economic development.
Central Ayurveda Research Institute
PM laid the foundation stone for constructing a new state-of-the-art building for the Central Ayurveda Research Institute in Rohini, costing Rs 185 crore.
